My Picks for RNC and DNC in 2008

I've always had an active interest in Canadian politics, but U.S. politics always seems consistently intriguing (I even have a Bush/Cheney '04 golf shirt that I wear from time to time, though I don't think I'm allowed to wear it into work anymore (too political). Well, none of these people need and introduction, so quickly, here are my picks for who will win the Republican and Democratic conventions and will represent their party in the 2008 U.S. Presidential elections.

DNC:

Hillary Clinton. I am not a fan of Hillary at all, and even though I'm a staunch conservative, part of my essense is being capitalistic and as such, I cashed in on a worthwhile investment - a hand-signed copy of Hillary's book "It Takes a Village". I will sell it once she reaches the apex of her political career and I can get several thousand dollars for it. So from an altruistic sense, I am rooting for her (only so my investment can soar in value)

Why I think she will beat out Barack Obama: Sadly, I don't think that the U.S. is quite ready for a Black prez just yet, pure and simple, despite what TV shows like 24 would have you believe. I think Obama's capable of leadership and while I disagree with almost everything he stands for, I would choose him over Hillary if I had to (she definitely has secret agendas, as her time with Bill has shown). But I think Hillary will win. I don't forsee any other candidates giving these two a run for the money. Yes, even John Edwards - he's a tad too ambitious, in my view - and yes, I feel sympathy for his wife, but he's not one of those "lead by example" types. Plus, I saw him on the 2004 VP debate with Cheney, and Cheney smoked him.

GOP / RNC:

I am lukewarm with the available frontrunner choices. I would go with Sam Brownback in an instant, but we all know that unfortunately, he's not going to win, since he's considered way too conservative/right wing for the mass electorate (last I read, he was at the bottom of the heap). So here's my predictions.

John McCain - Yes, I know that Giuliani is the current frontrunner, but he carries a lot of baggage with him. Failed marriages, a very soft social conservative stance...I doubt he will get the evangelical wing support. I also know while James Dobson and FOTF has stated he will not support McCain, not everyone is a Dobson supporter and McCain does have a distinguished service record for his country. I think this will be trumpeted in the next year. It's too bad Cheney's not running - he would be perfect. I would love to see Condoleeza Rice run, as she would make an awesome prez, but once again, I don't think the U.S. electorate is ready to pick a Black President. Besides, her being a single woman also will probably hurt her if she runs, since I think most Americans would prefer to see a family man or family woman in the white house.